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Future Tech Ventures investeert in ModAlgae voor duurzame doorbraak in personal care

Tu 20 January 2026

Future Tech Ventures invests in ModAlgae for a sustainable breakthrough in personal care

Future Tech Ventures has invested in ModAlgae, a spin-off of the University of Groningen and Zernike campusresident, that is developing an innovative, biobased ingredient derived from microalgae. With this investment, ModAlgae will be able to scale up its operations and move toward the market introduction of a new type of glycogen for the personal care industry, which demonstrably provides superior skin hydration compared to existing ingredients.

Groningse studenten brengen 200 jaar aardappelzetmeel tot leven; boekpresentatie tijdens Campus Café

Th 8 January 2026

Groninger students bring 200 years of potato starch to life; book presentation during Campus Café

The potato may seem like a simple crop, but behind Groningen's potato starch industry lies a history full of innovation and unexpected developments. Four history students from the University of Groningen delved into that story and discovered how a regional industry grew into an innovative player with international significance.

Tu 6 January 2026

UMCG investigates whether using a PET-CT scan in the operating room can prevent cancer reoperations.

The UMCG, located on the Healthy Ageing Campus, is the first hospital in the Netherlands to start a clinical study in which surgeons can immediately check during an operation whether a tumor has been completely removed. This is done using a mobile PET-CT scanner that scans the removed tissue directly in the operating room.

Th 18 December 2025

This is where tomorrow's surgical care takes shape

A brand-new operating centre is being built in the middle of the UMCG, on the Healthy Ageing Campus. While renovations are underway inside, operations must of course continue as usual.

Campus Groningen viert groei en samenwerking tijdens kerstbijeenkomst in het Avebe Innovatiecentrum

Tu 16 December 2025

Campus Groningen celebrates growth and collaboration at Christmas gathering at the Avebe Innovation Center

Campus Groningen wrapped up the year in true Christmas spirit during Campus Café – The Christmas Edition. On Tuesday 16 December, the community came together to connect, look ahead and, above all, celebrate what has been built within the campus ecosystem over the past year.

Fr 12 December 2025

New biotech sector master plan: 20,000 new jobs and a boost for Dutch GDP

Targeted investments in red biotechnology will lead to a structural GDP boost of 1.2 percentage points, 20,000 additional high-quality jobs, and faster access to innovations for patients. This is evident from an economic analysis by KPMG. This allows red biotechnology – innovative medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and advanced therapies – to become a cornerstone of the Netherlands as a whole.

Th 11 December 2025

€5 Million National Grant Boosts Development of New Student Housing on Zernike Campus

The Municipality of Groningen has received nearly five million euros from the national government to accelerate the development of permanent student housing on the Zernike Campus.

Th 11 December 2025

Groningen Marathon: From Half Marathon to Full Marathon

Starting Tuesday, December 18, runners can register for the very first edition of the Groningen Marathon powered by Campus Groningen, which will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Following the success of the first Half Marathon in 2025, Golazo Events is seizing this opportunity to expand the event with a full marathon distance.

Campus Community Fund viert vijf jaar impact en zet koers naar €750 miljoen

We 10 December 2025

Campus Community Fund celebrates five years of impact and sets sights on €750 million

During the Campus Dinner on Monday, 8 December, the Campus Community Fund (CCF) celebrated its five-year anniversary, a period in which investments across the Campus Groningen ecosystem have exceeded expectations. With a total of €550 million invested in companies, facilities, and infrastructure, a solid foundation has been laid for further growth.

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